Take your First-Step to College

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12/02/21

Questions? Contact:


Scott Schneider

Dean of Adult Education
563-328-7862
sjschneider@eicc.edu

Or

Amy Herrig
Adult Programs
Admissions Coordinator
563-336-5238
atherrig@eicc.edu

Or

Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907
email eiccinfo@eicc.edu

New classes now being offered at the West Davenport Center!


If you've been considering taking college-level courses but are not sure where to start, new offerings at our convenient West Davenport Center location will help you take that first step!

We have three options to choose from. Whether you're interested in earning your Associate's Degree or exploring careers in healthcare or culinary arts, our mix of classes will help you take your education one step further. 

Plus, we’re offering several ways you can have your tuition paid!

HiSet Graduates

Don’t forget, if you have completed your High School Equivalency Diploma with us, you also qualify for a three-credit hour scholarship you can use for both credit and non-credit career classes. You have up two years after graduation to use it, so if you haven’t now is the time. With classes taking place at West Davenport Center, it’s easier than ever to start your college education.

Adult Basic Education and ELA Students

The SCC Foundation is supporting three-credit tuition awards for up to 20 ELA and other Adult Basic Education students each calendar year who enroll in either the credit or non-credit career training “First-Step” courses at the West Davenport Center. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis - so give us a call today!

Credit Classes

Career Training

Intro to Computers

Tuesdays & Thursdays
9 - 10:30 a.m.

This three-credit course satisfies a general education requirement for computer skills, making it a great way to kick-off your college experience. You'll learn the basics of computers through lecture and hands-on projects.  Topics include computer operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets/worksheets, database, presentation programs, email, the internet and more.

Medical Terminology

Tuesdays
9:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

This two-credit course teaches you to recognize and define medical terminology as well as identify medical words from Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms. It's the perfect "first-step" for those interested in healthcare fields,

Intro to Culinary

March 7 - 11
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This week- long course provides an introduction into the culinary industry. You will receive hands on instruction in sanitation, safety, knife skills, food preparation, cooking techniques and baking. If you're considering a career in food or hospitality, this course will help you get started!

Register today